** The Australian energy sub-index .AXEJ falls 4%, retreats from a rally seen in the previous session

** The sub-index tracks oil prices lower, as investors reassess the lingering impact of U.S.-imposed tariffs on dozens of countries even after a pause O/R

** Major energy players Woodside Energy WDS.AX and Santos STO.AX down 3.7% and 3.2%, respectively

** Sub-index down 23% YTD, including the day's moves

(Reporting by Shivangi Lahiri in Bengaluru)

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